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What's that word: Using a part to refer to the whole or vice versa

Crucifix · 2008-12-17 12:54:44

As the title suggests, does anyone know the word that describes a term where a word for part of something is used to refer to the whole, eg: Calling a labourer or a sailor a hand, or using a word for the whole thing to refer to a part, eg: calling a police officer 'The Law'. Thanks!

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17-12-2008 1:54pm

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As the title suggests, does anyone know the word that describes a term where a word for part of something is used to refer to the whole, eg: Calling a labourer or a sailor a hand, or using a word for the whole thing to refer to a part, eg: calling a police officer 'The Law'.

Thanks!

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#3 20-12-2008 12:16pm
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Excellent, cheers!

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